Deadbolt Installation Georgia

Deadbolt jobs we handle

Whether your door has no deadbolt yet or the one you have drags, the work comes down to fitting the bolt to your door's backset and strike.

Door with only a knob

Your front door has no deadbolt. In most Atlanta-area homes we can add one to the existing door.

New installation

Bolt won't lock all the way

The key drags and the bolt stops at a half-turn, especially in summer. Usually the strike needs moving, not a new lock.

Strike adjustment

Old or worn deadbolt

A cylinder that turns with grit or catches. We replace the deadbolt and fit it to your door.

Deadbolt replacement

Matching your other keys

You want the new deadbolt to work with the same key as your other doors. Ask about rekeying when you book.

Rekeying

How a deadbolt installation works

Call us

Call 678-338-8566 and tell us about your door and how your key feels when you turn it.

We read the door

We check that the door closes flat and the hinges hold tight, then measure backset and door thickness before choosing hardware.

Bore, fit and set the strike

We bore the holes, set the bolt plate flush, cut the strike pocket for a full bolt throw and fix the strike with long screws.

Final key turn

We test the key with the door open and closed, check the thumb turn or second key, then you try it yourself.

Deadbolt installation FAQ

How much does it cost to put a deadbolt on my front door?

Three things set the price: the deadbolt, your door, and the strike work. A door with no deadbolt holes needs more drilling than a simple swap. Resetting a sticky bolt's strike plate is often less work than a new install. The strike plate is the metal plate on the frame that catches the bolt. Call 678-338-8566, describe your door, and ask for a price.

What happens when you come out to install a deadbolt?

We read the door first, then fit the lock and strike together. We check that the door closes flat and the hinges hold tight. Next we measure the backset, the distance from the door edge to the lock hole's center. Then we bore the holes, set the strike plate, and mount the cylinder. Our crews dispatch from Dunwoody with a same-day response commitment. Your own key turn is the final test.

Why do you set the strike plate too instead of just putting in the lock?

Because a deadbolt only locks if the bolt reaches its pocket in the frame. Bolt throw is how far the bolt reaches out of the door. A misaligned strike stops a full throw, even on a brand-new lock. Georgia's humid summers make wooden doors swell, which shifts where the bolt meets the frame. We leave a little room for that swelling so the bolt seats year-round.

my deadbolt sticks every summer but works fine in winter, do i need a new one?

No, a seasonal stick usually points to the strike, not the lock. Door jamb swelling means the wood grows slightly in damp air. From June through September, Atlanta's heavy air can push the bolt off-center. A quick test: open the door and turn the key. If the bolt slides smooth, the lock itself is likely healthy. We tighten hinges or shift the strike so it closes in every season.

Single cylinder or double cylinder deadbolt, which is better for a house?

A single-cylinder deadbolt suits most homes because you can exit without a key. It uses a key outside and a thumb turn inside. A double-cylinder deadbolt needs a key on both sides. Some homeowners pick it for doors with glass near the lock. The tradeoff is real: in a fire, you must find the key to get out. We'll walk you through which fits your door and household.

Can my new deadbolt work with the same key as my other doors?

Yes, rekeying can set the new deadbolt to match your other locks. Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock cylinder, the part your key goes into. This works when the locks share the same keyway, or key slot shape. Your old keys stop working, and one key runs the matching locks. Ask about [

Deadbolt Installation in Georgia